Spelman College
Atlanta, GA · Private · 3,414 undergrads
- Admit rate: 24.9% (10,610 applicants)
- SAT middle 50%: 1108–1320 (ACT 22–29)
- Undergraduates: 3,414 (0.5% international)
- Average net price: $38,967 (per year after aid)
- Graduation rate: 78% (within 6 years)
Deadlines
- Early Decision: Nov. 1, 2026
- Early Action: Nov. 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb. 1, 2027
Editor's notes
- Apply early if Spelman is a real option. Both early plans close Nov. 1, and only early admits are invited to the Honors Program; Regular Decision and deferred applicants can't apply to it. In fall 2025, 5,282 of the 11,533 applicants applied Early Action.
- Your writing and your recommenders count as much as your grades. The CDS rates the essay and recommendations Very important, the same as rigor and GPA, while test scores are only Considered. Choose a teacher at your current school who can describe you in class, not just your grade.
- Get the supporting documents moving before you submit. Spelman gives you five business days after each deadline for transcripts and letters, and an incomplete early application drops into Regular Decision. Ask your counselor and teachers in September, not on Oct. 30.
Sources
- Spelman Admissions, First-time student applicant (fall 2027)
- Spelman Admissions, Admission timeline
- Spelman Admissions, Test-optional admissions policy
- Spelman Admissions, Frequently asked questions
- Spelman Institutional Research, Common Data Set 2025-2026 (PDF)
- Spelman Financial Aid, Scholarships for future students
